Denise Richards, who played Dr. Christmas Jones in Pierce Brosnan’s James Bond film “The World Is Not Enough,” recently shared her opinion on the possibility of a female James Bond in an interview with Variety. Richards argues that James Bond should remain a male character, citing the fact that the Bond franchise was based on Ian Fleming’s novels, in which Bond is male. She suggests that a spin-off could be created where a Bond girl becomes the female Bond, but the character of James Bond should remain unchanged.
The future of the James Bond franchise has been a topic of much speculation following Daniel Craig’s departure from the role after the release of “No Time To Die” in 2021. There have been calls for the franchise to diversify by casting an actor of color or introducing a female Bond. However, some argue that the focus should be on creating more complex and interesting female supporting characters, rather than changing the iconic character of James Bond.
In “No Time To Die,” the introduction of Lashana Lynch’s Nomi as a female 007 was successful, but it’s important to note that the character is not a female Bond, but rather a fellow MI6 spy who takes up Bond’s former agent number. The future of the franchise remains uncertain, but it will be interesting to see how it evolves in the coming years.
